Kale is a much under loved winter vegetable. When prepared correctly kale is delicious and very nutritious. Kale is part of the cabbage family, with leaf colors ranging from light green to dark green, and violet to violet-brown. Kale can be grown well into winter and actually has a sweeter taste once exposed to a frost.

Kale is high in vitamin K and C, beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, contains omega-3 and calcium. It’s delicious boiled, sautéed, stir fried, and makes a great pizza topping. In fact, homemade pizza with kale is one of my favorite foods. Try out this simple recipe for Kale Pizza tonight.

Place pizza stone on middle rack in cold oven and pre-heat to 425°. Once pre-heated let pizza stone cook for 15-20 minutes. You can also use a baking sheet turned upside down and covered with parchment paper.

Roll out pizza dough onto a corn meal dusted surface (I use a large cutting board or cookie sheet). Spread desired amount of pizza sauce on dough and then sprinkle with half the cheese. Add onions, bell pepper, and bacon. The bacon is optional but you will not regret adding it, it elevates this pizza from great to amazing. Next add the kale and garlic. Finally top with the rest of the cheese.

Slide the pizza onto the stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and devouring.